Description
Pomegranate goat cheese bites deliver elegant Mediterranean flavors with creamy goat cheese and sweet-tart pomegranate seeds. Guests will savor these sophisticated appetizers that blend tangy richness with fresh, jewel-like fruit for an irresistible party starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 frozen phyllo shells
- ½ cup (118 ml) pomegranate arils
- 4 tablespoons (60 g) goat cheese (chevre)
Seasonings and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons (6 g) fresh thyme
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F, ensuring an even heating environment for the delicate phyllo bites.
- Carefully nestle a dollop of creamy goat cheese into each fragile phyllo shell, creating a smooth, rich base for the appetizer.
- Sprinkle a whisper of fresh thyme leaves over the cheese, infusing the bite with an aromatic herbaceous note.
- Delicately drizzle a thin stream of golden honey across each filled shell, adding a subtle sweetness to complement the tangy goat cheese.
- Gently position the prepared phyllo shells on a clean baking sheet, arranging them with precise spacing.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and allow the bites to transform for 6-7 minutes, watching for the shells to turn crisp and the cheese to become warm and slightly melted.
- Extract the baking sheet from the oven with care, letting the appetizers cool momentarily.
- Crown each bite with an additional pinch of fresh thyme leaves for enhanced herbal complexity.
- Generously scatter vibrant pomegranate arils atop the warm shells, introducing a burst of jewel-like color and tart freshness.
- Present the pomegranate goat cheese bites immediately while warm, or allow them to rest to room temperature for serving.
Notes
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time to ensure smooth, stress-free assembly of these elegant appetizers.
- Phyllo shells can be delicate, so handle them gently to prevent cracking or breaking during preparation.
- Use fresh thyme for the most vibrant flavor and aromatic experience in these bite-sized treats.
- Choose ripe, juicy pomegranate arils for a burst of sweet-tart freshness that complements the creamy goat cheese.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the perfect contrast between crisp phyllo shells and warm, melted goat cheese.
- These make-ahead friendly appetizers are ideal for entertaining and can be prepped earlier in the day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg